Improving economy would solve rental issue

Absolutely amazing! Even the Advocate editorial staff glided right over the most important issue facing our community in the Oct. 7 editorial "City must protect homeowners first." It is the issue that if dealt with would fix most of all of our community problems, including the need to fix our home rental issues without more government intervention. It is the issue that our city administration refuses to address, yet gives it lip service with no real vision or leadership. It is called economic development.

How many years have we heard the same thing over and over again. If we just fix up downtown, we will bring more business and jobs to Newark. Fine, but retail and service businesses don't bring money into our community. As a matter of fact, we lose money every day when we buy things made in China or even in Columbus. Our money goes to the communities where the things are made. Newark residents need to make things in Newark and export those goods to bring in the cash.

Our friends, families and neighbors will then be able to afford to buy their own homes and improve our neighborhoods without the intrusion of more government inspectors.

The mayor needs to develop a plan and lead this community to economic recovery. There are plenty of success stories of communities which are thriving in spite of the economic problems of this nation. Let's really work for Newark's future.

Michael Blowers

former mayoral candidate

Newark

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Improving economy would solve rental issue

Absolutely amazing! Even the Advocate editorial staff glided right over the most important issue facing our community in the Oct. 7 editorial 'City must protect homeowners first.' It is the issue